Educated at Stanford University, Kerry has a very unique background: Digital Integrated Circuit Architect, award winning professional Artist, and successful International Businessman. From this background a number of things standout in Kerry’s teaching style. First, Kerry is a skilled communicator able to make very difficult concepts understandable. Second, due to Kerry’s ability to create art and his knowledge of Christian Art, his teaching approach incorporates a strong visual component. Finally, Kerry is a creator. He brings new insights to Scripture by connecting themes that have not been combined previously.
Class List
Format: Lecture with PowerPoint (visual emphasis), Video Clips, and extensive use of large format printed art. Time reserved for discussion/Q&A. The overall tone is relaxed with humor.
Level: Adult
- Surreal Christianity: A journey with Jesus, Jung, and Dali
- Three classes, 45 minutes each
- Class 1: Surrealism, Art and God
- Class 2: The Surrealism of Christ
- Class 3: The Surrealistic Christian Life
- Artists used: Salvador Dali, Hieronymus Bosch, de Chirico, Picasso, Kerry’s work and others
- Three classes, 45 minutes each
- Jesus, Escher, and the Art of Christian Morphing
- Two classes, 45 minutes each
- Class 1: Context: Introduction to Escher, his worldview, and his six key attributes
- Class 2: Application: Applying Escher’s six key attributes to the individual Christian’s journey
- Artists used: M. C. Escher, Kerry’s work and others
- Two classes, 45 minutes each
- Christian Mandalas
- Two classes, 60 minutes each
- Class 1: Introduction to Christian Mandala Bible Study Approach
- Class 2: Parables in Glass: A review of Stained Glass windows from around the world, their Christian symbolism, and the stories they tell
- Artists used: Marin Luther, Jakob Bohme, Hieronymus Bosch, Kerry’s work and stained glass windows from churches throughout Europe and the United States
- Two classes, 60 minutes each
Contact: kerry@kerrypierce.com